Inspiration Monday

This is my take on the Inspiration Monday challange outfit.

Here was the challange photo:

Inspiration Mondays are hosted by Megan & Nora from the Two Birds blog.

I tried to be different and pair this skirt with a different top but it just did not go, so I gave up the fight and used the matching shirt that goes with the skirt.

Even though the inspiration photo did not show any accessories, I wanted to add something. So added the cute and chunky charm bracelet that has pinks and purples like the outfit and the chunky chain necklace to pick up the gold on the boots... 

If my skirt was minier my tigh high boots would have been cool but since it is not that mini I think these knee high boots do just fine.

Matching skirt and blouse - La Redoute Catalog

Belt - Delia's

Boots - Juicy Couture

Necklace - Ralph Lauren

Charm Bracelet - Victoria's Secret

To see how others applied this same inspiration check out Two Birds' Post...

Today's Activities: Well, today is the start of our big backyard remodel. Below I posted a few photos of the 'before' just to give you an idea. Can't wait to do the whole 'before' and 'after' album when it is all finished and done. Once I got the demo guys settled I left for preschool with the kids. Since it was somewhat nice out there was a big water table activity going on in the playground section so they both got soaked, but I keep a bag of extra clothes so it was no problem. I loved though my son came to me before and asked if he could play with water so I rolled up his sleeves. A while later he came to tell me he was a little bit wet but it was OK that it would dry. He is just too cute. When we got home they both laid on the floor of our family room checking out the rock pile that has become of our backyard from under the nylon they had taped on the windows.

We might hit the indoor play area after naps and some errands. Might or might not go out with the mommy friends tonight. We had plans but one of them is sick so not sure what is going on. The thing is I already changed out of the silk dress so that is de-motivating me for going out...

Here are some 'Before' of our backyard...

The sliding door behind this table used to be a window so when we turned into a sliding door we left the front in dirt then just put loose bricks. Nice right? Also the other dirt part is where we used to have our sprinkler system...

Notice how the tile is covered in moss and discolord and the grout is totally crumbling. We can't even wash the ground with a regular hose as it removes the grout like pieces of rocks... 

This stupid 'step down' next to the dinning area drives us crazy. We are going to even it out. Also notice our kids' sand box is filled with sand bags instead. We use these to prevent flodding when it rains. Horrible draineage issues... 

And finally notice the huge black 'rust' spots in our pool... 

Hopefully in a month and a half I will be posting beautiful after photos... :)